Overall, I think most Italian dudes are just passionate and wear it on the sleeve. So, obviously that shows in extreme good moods and extreme bad moods. Damn, first question and you are already making me look bad. Ha.
2.) Who's your favorite person in this showroom AND WHY?
My favorite person in the showroom in Marcelo, he is the night-time elevator guy. He loves small talk and nothing more. He only speaks a handful of English words and most of them are flattering compliments such as: "Good weather today!! Yes!" or "Long day, huh? Marcelo is the mang. Don't get it twisted...
Other than Marcelo, I really like the UPS driver. He is interesting. Cartoon charcter tupe of dude.
This was a loaded question; I am not falling for it. Nice try, Jules
3.) What makes HUF apparel different from all the other skate brands out there ie Altamont, Element, Matix?
Huf represents the Dirtbags of the world from East to West and North to South. To be quite honest, I can't even compare it to most of the other brands in the core skate market because it represents so much more than that. What separates Huf from the rest of the pack is its sheer honesty and straight-forward approach. It is what it is. I think the fact that Keith has be
en the consistent pro over the years and has not had any major drama helps. People want Huf to succeed. People are pulling for Huf. This brand isn't the underdog by any means, but I think most people are excited about what is happening. It also helps that the Huf team is probably one of the strongest rosters in the biz.... Busenitz, Justin Brock, Alex Olson, Julien Stranger. I mean, whoa! Shall I go on... Brophy, Omar Salazar, Zered. Can it get any iller???
Don't underestimate; cuz this shit is coming hard in 2010.
4.) Which GOURMET sneaker is your favorite and why are you hyped on selling this collection?
Quadici aka the Duck Boot. Hands down. It is basically an amalgamation of two of the illest footwear silhouettes in history. Everyone that sees this shoe picks it up. And 90% of them catch a chubby just holding it. This shoe is comfortable, practical and looks better on than you would ever imagine. In a world of overdone hybrid, frankenstein creations like the Jordan x AF1's; this truly sits alone. Who said mash-up is dead?? Go cop a pair of these and listen to some Z-Trip.
Gourmet Quadidi - Get familiar!!
5.) WHY DO JERSEY PEOPLE GET A BAD RAP?